Notice 9 Jul 2025 compliance, regulation, finance, securities, fees, audit trail, industry members

💰Proposed Rule Change for CAT Funding Fees 2025

The Cboe Exchange proposes a new fee structure for industry members to cover costs associated with the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) for the period of July 1 to December 31, 2025. This change reflects the funding model approved by the SEC and highlights the need for industry compliance in financial reporting and transaction oversight.

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Notice 9 Jul 2025 compliance, trading, regulation, finance, securities, fees

💰New CAT Fee 2025-2 Regulations Impacting Industry Members

The Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice regarding the immediate effectiveness of proposed rule changes to implement Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) funding fees for industry members. This fee structure is designed to cover the reasonably budgeted costs associated with CAT operations for the upcoming period. The implementation will require industry participants to adjust their financial models accordingly.

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Notice 8 Jul 2025 compliance, finance, securities regulation, cat fees, consolidated audit trail, industry members

💰FINRA's Proposed Rule Change

The SEC publishes a notice detailing FINRA's proposed fee changes for Industry Members related to the Consolidated Audit Trail system. The amendment introduces CAT Fee 2025-2, which aims to cover reasonably budgeted costs for the CAT, impacting transactions carried out by various financial entities.

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Notice 8 Jul 2025 regulations, finance, securities, nyse arca, options trading, fee schedule, rebates

📈NYSE Arca Proposes Changes to Options Fee Schedule and Rebates

NYSE Arca, Inc. has filed a proposed rule change to modify its Options Fee Schedule, aiming to improve the clarity of the Manual Billable Rebate Program. This modification will enhance readability and reduce confusion among Floor Brokers participating in the FB Prepay Program, without introducing substantive changes to the existing rebate structure.

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Notice 8 Jul 2025 regulatory compliance, governance, finance, securities, securities exchange commission, memx

🏛️MEMX Proposes Nominating Committee Membership Changes

The Securities and Exchange Commission published a notice from MEMX LLC regarding a proposed rule change to amend its Limited Liability Company Agreement. The update aims to modify membership requirements for the Nominating Committee, allowing more flexibility in candidate selection while aligning governance structures with those of its affiliate, MX2 LLC.

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Notice 7 Jul 2025 compliance, finance, insurance, export, u.s. government

📊Export-Import Bank Information Collection for Short-Term Credit

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM), pursuant to the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945, as amended facilitates the finance of the export of U.S. goods and services. As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, EXIM invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on the proposed information collection, as required by the paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

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Notice 3 Jul 2025 compliance, regulation, finance, securities, investment, nyse, etf, cryptocurrency

💰SEC Considers Staking Proposal for Bitwise Ethereum ETF

The Securities and Exchange Commission is evaluating a proposed rule change by NYSE Arca to amend regulations governing the listing of the Bitwise Ethereum ETF, specifically to allow staking of ether. This order initiates proceedings to determine if the change meets federal securities standards, inviting public comments and feedback on the proposal.

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Notice 3 Jul 2025 compliance, regulation, finance, federal reserve, acquisitions, georgia, mergers, tennessee, bank holding company

🏦Federal Reserve Notice on Bank Holding Companies Mergers and Acquisitions

The Federal Reserve System issued a notice regarding applications for the formation, acquisition, and merger of bank holding companies. It details the public disclosure process for comments and outlines the regulatory oversight under the Bank Holding Company Act. Interested parties are invited to submit their views on the applications before a specified deadline.

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Notice 3 Jul 2025 trading, incentives, finance, securities, nyse, etf, market makers

📈NYSE Price List Amendment

The NYSE announces proposed changes to its Price List aimed at enhancing trading activity among Designated Market Makers (DMMs) for Exchange Traded Products (ETPs). The amendments introduce additional monthly quoting incentives to encourage DMMs to provide liquidity and maintain competitive quoting levels, particularly in the critical first 36 months after an ETP's listing on the exchange.

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Notice 2 Jul 2025 regulatory compliance, finance, investment, cboe, options trading, bitcoin, etf

📈Cboe Proposes Trading Options on VanEck Bitcoin ETF

The Cboe Exchange has filed a proposal to list and trade options on the VanEck Bitcoin ETF, amending existing rules to accommodate this new product. This change aims to increase market transparency and provide investors with more tools for managing Bitcoin-related risks, in line with evolving regulatory environments for cryptocurrency investments.

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